Gen Y Especially Values Mentors

Both parties need to take an active role for this relationship to pay off.

Though there's some debate about the differences between career sponsorship, mentorship and personal networks, I think we can agree that we all need people to help us stay on track and to propel us forward.

This post by Penelope Trunk of Brazen Careerist on managing Generation Y makes me think baby boomer parents haven't done such a great job if the new generation requires that much attention and support to make decisions. But certainly, this is among the generational differences coming into play. (It's interesting that in conflict with this New York Post article about high levels of entrepreneurship among Gen Y, Trunk says they find out that's a really hard road and tend to go back to working for someone else.)